Which clean-energy applications are covered in BVK's supplied material?

BVK literature focuses on electrolysis, green hydrogen, fuel cells and related mesh-enabled components such as electrodes, GDL/PTL-type layers, elastic elements, separators, current collectors and gas-diffusion structures.

Why is metal mesh useful in hydrogen and electrochemical systems?

Mesh combines open flow paths with conductive metallic structure. Depending on the design, it can support gas or liquid transport, current collection, mechanical support, catalyst or electrode support and controlled porosity.

What materials are used for hydrogen-focused mesh solutions?

Supplied BVK literature highlights Nickel 201/202, titanium, stainless steel and specialty alloys, with selection based on cell chemistry, conductivity, corrosion resistance and mechanical requirements.

Can BVK support both woven and knitted mesh for clean-energy systems?

Yes. BVK has supplied technical material for both precision woven mesh and knitted mesh in electrolyser and fuel-cell applications, with different structures selected according to performance and integration needs.

Can mesh be tailored for alkaline or PEM applications?

Yes. BVK's green-hydrogen leaflet references material and mesh selection for alkaline and PEM cell chemistry, with parameters such as wire chemistry, diameter, density, needle setup and pore size adjusted for the application.

Does BVK support hydrogen-system applications beyond the stack core?

The supplied green-hydrogen leaflet also references related applications such as H2 storage protection, vent guards, BoP filter elements, hydrogen purification and drying skids.

How does BVK support clean-tech product development?

BVK combines R&D, CFD, prototyping, material science, mesh engineering, manufacturing and validation to develop application-specific solutions for clean-energy systems.

How does sustainability connect with BVK's clean-tech positioning?

BVK materials link green-energy products with broader ESG objectives, renewable-energy use, energy-management practices and a stated goal of increasing self-reliance on renewable energy.

The hydrogen value chain

Energy &Clean Tech

Metal mesh components for electrolysis, fuel cells, hydrogen purification and balance-of-plant systems — from a manufacturer that already powers 50%+ of its energy needs through renewables.

Electrolysis

Fuel Cells

Purification

Decarbonisation

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Stainless steel electrolyser stack producing hydrogen

Electrolysis

Stack cores, GDL/PTL layers and separators.

Fuel Cells

Electrode support and mass transport layers.

Balance of Plant

Filter elements for purification and drying.

Low-Carbon Supply

50%+ of our own energy from renewables.

Overview

Addressing the
challenge

Renewable energy is increasingly important as more governments and companies look for clean energy sources, and fuel cells and electrolysers present a significant opportunity. For a number of functions across both products, woven mesh is a preferred option in the industry: its shape, porosity and bonding capability make it a versatile choice. BVK supplies that mesh — and, where the component needs to compress or conform, the knitted equivalent.

See the Applications

Electrolyser stacks on an assembly bench

Nearly two decades

of experience in the energy space

Across the chain

Where BVK mesh enters the
hydrogen chain

Mesh is not one component in a hydrogen plant. It appears at six separate points, each with its own specification.

Exploded electrolyser stack: end plate, membrane, perforated plates, bipolar plates, gaskets and tie rods

Electrolyser Stack Core
Electrode substrates, catalyst support and current collection layers.
Nickel Elastic Elements
Compressible knitted components maintaining stack contact pressure.
BoP Filter Elements
Balance-of-plant filtration protecting downstream equipment.
Gas Diffusion / PTL
Porous transport layers distributing reactant across the active area.
Fuel Cell Electrodes
Gas diffusion, current collection and electrode support in AFC, SOFC and PEM.
Purification & Drying
Mesh internals in H₂ purification and drying skids.

How we engage

From enquiry to
series supply

Clean energy programmes move fast and then stop dead at qualification. This route is built to get through that stage once.

1. Define Conditions

Cell chemistry, duty, envelope and volume expectations.

2. Model & Recommend

CFD assessment and material recommendation before tooling.

3. Prototype

Rapid prototype samples for dimensional and functional checks.

4. Validate & Freeze

Testing, control plan and Production Part Approval.

5. Series Supply

Documented, traceable, repeatable volume production.

Our own footprint

Responsibility
in action

A clean-energy supply chain is only as clean as the suppliers in it. These are BVK's own figures.

50%+ of energy consumption already from renewable sources
Goal of becoming 100% self-reliant on renewables
ESG objectives targeted at 2030
100% reusable and recyclable packaging supporting a circular economy
Digital energy management system driving conservation
ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 50001 energy management systems

Rooftop solar installation at the BVK plant in Jaipur

Helping customers

achieve their own ESG goals

Specifications

Mesh by position in the hydrogen chain

Position	Mesh form	Materials referenced
Electrolyser GDL / PTL	Knitted mesh	Ni 201/202, titanium, stainless steel for alkaline
Nickel elastic elements and separators	Knitted mesh	Nickel
Open GDL and elastic elements	Voltra Lite — low density, single wire	—
Separator	Voltra + — medium density, double wire	—
Dense GDL and electrode support	Voltra Max — high density	—
Electrode substrate, catalyst support and current collection	Woven mesh	Per the fourteen-alloy material table
Fuel cell electrodes (AFC, SOFC, PEM)	Woven mesh	—
Fuel cells and H₂ storage	Knitted mesh: GDL, electrode supports, vent guards	—
BoP filter elements, H₂ purification and drying	Filter elements and mesh internals	—

Sustainability

Powering a cleaner planet

Woven and knitted mesh support electrolysers and fuel cells across the green hydrogen value chain. BVK also powers 50%+ of its energy needs through renewables, with a goal of becoming 100% self-reliant.

50%+

Energy needs powered by renewables

100%

Renewable self-reliance goal

Applications

Clean technology,
real equipment

Where BVK mesh is applied across the hydrogen value chain.

Green Hydrogen Production

Electrolysis components for renewable fuel and storage.

Fuel Cells & H₂ Storage

GDL, electrode supports and vent guards.

Metal mesh filter element in a flanged housing

BoP Filter Elements

Balance-of-plant filtration for hydrogen systems.

Illustration: Hydrogen storage cylinder hall

Purification & Drying

Mesh internals for H₂ purification and drying skids.

Why BVK in clean tech

An old plant for a
new industry

Hydrogen is a young sector supplied, for the most part, by young companies. BVK brings six decades of weaving discipline to it.

Government R&D Collaboration

Joint R&D programmes with the Government of India through DSIR recognition.

Certified Supply Chain

A reliable, certified network enabling risk mitigation and robust supply.

Industry 4.0 Plant

MES, predictive maintenance, intelligent machine control and digital twin.

Scale Ready

650+ MT of metal a year, exporting to 25+ countries.

Electrolyser Solutions

Fuel Cell Solutions

Knitted Mesh Solutions

Let's build a cleaner tomorrow

Building clean energy equipment?

Whether it is an electrolyser stack, a fuel cell, a purification skid or something still on the drawing board, start with the operating conditions and we will work back to the mesh.

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Certifications

Certified quality, safety and compliance

The same management systems and compliance badges audited across every order: quality, environment, safety, energy and material conformity.

AS9100

CE Marking

DSIR Recognized R&D Centre

IATF 16949:2016

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

ISO 50001:2018

REACH Compliant

RoHS Compliant